In 1913, Bernard Thomas is living with his parents on Homebush Rd, his father is a farmer and he is a carrier. In 1919, he is listed on Broadsound Rd as a farmer and he is there in 1925 and his sister Elizabeth is also listed at the same address. On the 1930 electoral roll, he and Alice are at Broadsound Rd, while his parents are still listed on Homebush Rd.